Armada’s Funding Boost Fuels Its AI Infrastructure Strategy
Armada has secured $230m in a Series B round that strengthens its goal of scaling sovereign modular AI infrastructure. The raise marks the company’s largest round to date and shows strong investor confidence in its manufacturing strategy.
The company said the capital will help build and deploy modular systems that support AI training, edge operations and high-density compute workloads. Investors described the round as heavily oversubscribed, which highlights the demand for specialised AI infrastructure solutions.
The company said the funds will accelerate work at Galleon Forge One, its new manufacturing site. The facility will span up to 400,000 square feet when complete and is expected to create about 500 jobs. Armada plans to begin continuous production this summer.
The first systems produced will be Leviathan data centres. These centres are designed for high-density AI workloads and can be deployed quickly in remote, industrial or sovereign environments. This gives customers the ability to operate AI systems closer to where data is generated.
Armada’s chief executive said the AI race will be won by companies that can build and improve infrastructure at speed and scale. He noted that Galleon Forge One represents a major step in creating an industrial base that supports long-term AI deployment.
This approach aims to help customers gain an operational advantage in locations where traditional cloud systems cannot reach. The company believes this infrastructure model will define the next era of AI operations.
Strategic Partnerships Strengthen Armada’s Global Reach
Armada also announced a Global Framework Agreement with Johnson Controls. The company has invested in Armada and will support the production and delivery of modular data centres worldwide. Johnson Controls has large global operations and more than 40,000 field personnel.
Armada said this collaboration will allow it to produce thermal-critical and mission-ready environments faster and at scale. Both companies have already deployed systems across the United States and in international locations.
Johnson Controls said it is focused on delivering secure modular systems with predictable performance. The company believes its manufacturing strength combined with Armada’s edge-computer design will support reliable AI deployments.
Armada added that this partnership will help customers run AI systems in environments that require strict thermal stability and high-density compute operation. The funding round included strategic investors who aim to support the company’s long-term mission.
New participants include BlackRock, Johnson Controls, NightDragon, Mitsui and Singtel Innov8. Existing backers also joined the round. Armada said the capital will help increase global production capacity and build more Leviathan and Triton systems. It will also expand the company’s ability to deliver systems to defence, industrial and energy clients.
Deployment Momentum Highlights Customer Demand
Armada’s surge in bookings reflects growing demand for rapidly deployable AI infrastructure across defence, energy and industrial sectors. Source: Created by Ventueburn
Armada said customer bookings grew by 540 percent between FY25 and FY26. The company added that bookings increased by 2000 percent in Q1 FY27 compared with the same quarter in the previous year.
This growth is linked to rising interest in Leviathan deployments and the need for high-density AI infrastructure. Customers across defence, industrial and energy sectors have chosen Triton or Galleon systems for mission-critical operations.
One defence organisation deployed a Triton system within six days. Armada said this shows how customers can deploy operational AI capability without waiting for traditional data centres. Another client, WinDC, selected Armada to build a network of portable AI factories powered by renewable energy.
These systems allow the customer to run AI workloads that the national grid cannot support. WinDC began with a Triton and is now scaling towards a 10MW Leviathan installation. The United States Navy also used Armada systems during a major maritime exercise.
The Navy deployed a Galleon to support mission applications on a vessel with limited connectivity. Armada said the system enabled real-time decision-making at sea. The company believes this shows the value of modular systems that operate independently of centralised cloud infrastructure.
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Industrial and Energy Clients Turn To Edge AI Infrastructure
Armada said demand for edge AI systems continues to grow in the energy sector. On the Norwegian Continental Shelf, Aker BP is testing a Galleon system on the Deepsea Nordkapp. The company plans to run AI models directly on the rig.
Armada said this will help move operations towards real-time decision-making and long-term autonomous workflows. Aker BP said it wants AI-ready systems that support live data processing in challenging environments. The company added that it aims to scale these systems across its fleet.
Armada said its expanding partner ecosystem will support faster deployments for global clients. Partnerships include Microsoft, NVIDIA, Palantir and Dell Technologies. Armada believes these collaborations will help customers run AI workloads closer to where data is generated.
The company also aims to help customers maintain control of sensitive data. This includes data that cannot leave secure industrial or defence environments. The company describes itself as a hyperscaler for the edge.
Armada said its systems can move customers from their first deployment to a full AI factory in a predictable and scalable way. The company believes the Series B will support rapid expansion and new production capabilities. Armada added that global demand for AI infrastructure is accelerating and will continue to rise.
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